Spring brings change, and that includes the MPOA.

FY2008 Budget

The Property Owners overwhelmingly approved the FY08 budget which included contracting landscaping and community patrol services. Effective May 1^st, the annual assessment if paid in-full is $493. If paid monthly, the assessment is $41.08 plus a two dollar monthly service fee.

Board of Directors

Three candidates were elected to the MPOA Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting: Timothy Jack, Catherine Kudrick and Geoffrey Winkworth. The Board of Directors elected new officers for the 2007-2008 term: James Cech, President; Tracy Hansen, Vice President; Geoffrey Winkworth, 2^nd Vice President; Catherine Kudrick, Secretary; and Douglas Taggart, Treasurer. We currently have a vacancy in Precinct Two. The Board of Directors will appoint a Member to fill the position at their May 9, 2007 meeting. If you are interested in running, the candidates form can be found on page 7.

Community Patrol

The Board of Directors awarded a contract not to exceed $173,000 to Eagle Protective Services, Inc. The service will provide for three eight-hour shifts during the fifteen weeks between mid-May and September. The service will provide one eight-hour shift for the other 37 weeks of the year.

Lake Dredging

The Board of Directors awarded a contract to Gahagan & Bryant Associates, Inc. to perform a pre- and post-dredging survey in an amount not to exceed $79,000. The contractor will prepare contract plans for use by a dredging contractor, and provide pre-dredging and post-dredging surveys to calculate silt to be removed and to verify the actual amounts removed. The survey is a preliminary step to the preparation and award of the dredging contract. The actual dredging is scheduled for fall 2007.

Insurance

The Board of Directors accepted a proposal to change insurance providers for general liability and property coverages. If there are no excessive penalties for cancellation, this change will result in a $30,000 savings in premiums.

Ad Hoc Committee for "Purchase of Montclair Country Club"

The Board of Directors established the MPOA Ad Hoc Committee for "Purchase of the Montclair Country Club." The Committee will assist the Board in determining if sufficient advantage to the Association exists to partner with the Prince William County Parks and Recreation Authority for the purchase and operation of the Montclair Country Club amenities.

Island Homeowners Association

The Board of Directors approved the Island Homeowners Association property improvement request to install two speed humps.

Use of the MPOA Building during Non-business Hours

The Board of Directors accepted a plan for non-business-hours use of the MPOA building and directed MPOA Management to work with the Landscape & Facilities Management Committee and return to the Board in June with specific amendments to the Community Guidelines to implement the proposed plan.

PNC Bank at Lake Montclair Shopping Center

PNC has a Special Use Permit (SUP) to build a drive-through bank in the Lake Montclair Shopping Center parking lot pending before the Prince William County Planning Commission. The Board of Directors approved sending a letter to PWC indicating support for PNC's application.

2007-2008 Recreation Tags

Beginning May 1^st, the 2007-2008 recreation tags will be available at the MPOA building. The form can be obtained at the MPOA building during normal business hours (M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or on the MPOA website at www.montclairva.com. For your convenience, you may submit your form via the drop box located outside the front entrance of the MPOA building and pick up your tags on Saturday May 12^th anytime from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the MPOA building. Please provide proper identification as well as a current bill with the property address for proof of residency. Please be sure to fill out the form completely or you may not receive your tags.

Vehicle Tags

Vehicle Tags will be required to park at any of the three beach parking lots or at MPOA/Kids Dominion beginning May 26^th. The cost is two dollars per tag (checks and money order; NO CASH). You can purchase vehicle tags at the MPOA office during normal business hours (M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or Saturday May 12^th, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

If you have questions or comments on any of the above items, please contact me by e-mail at GM@montclairva.com or by phone at 703/670-6187.